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The 16 forwards named for the All Blacks 2011 World Cup campaign.
John Afoa
John Afoa is capable of playing on both sides of the scrum
but in 2010 his versatility stock lifted even further.
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Anthony Boric
Anthony Boric is a rangy 2m lock who is extremely mobile
with good aerial skills.
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Ben Franks
Ben Franks can play both sides of the scrum but
specialises at tighthead.
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Owen Franks
Owen Franks is industrious in his output and solid at scrum time.
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Corey Flynn
The injury plagued hooker has fought back from numerous
injury setbacks to once again be in the All Blacks' squad.
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Andrew Hore
After a five-month injury lay-off, Andrew Hore is once
again battling with Keven Mealamu to be the All Blacks' number one
hooker.
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Jerome Kaino
Jerome Kaino is a powerful loose-forward who is
punishing in defence and mobile for his size.
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Richie McCaw (captain)
Richie McCaw is widely considered as the best openside
flanker in world rugby and arguably the most influential member of
the All Blacks squad.
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Keven Mealamu
Keven Mealamu is a powerful hooker who is a strong
scrummager, accurate lineout thrower and damaging ball runner.
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Kieran Read
Kieran Read is a story of perseverance, a hardworking backrower
that richly deserves his All Blacks place.
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Adam Thomson
A strong and versatile loose forward, Thomson has long
been known as a turnover specialist for his adopted province of
Otago.
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Brad Thorn
Brad Thorn is a rugby-league convert who has seen his
sporting career go full-circle.
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Victor Vito
What sets Victor Vito apart from his peers is an
unquantifiable X-factor.
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Ali Williams
Ali Williams has matured over the years from a
prodigiously-talented problem child to a senior leader of the All
Blacks pack.
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Tony Woodcock
Generally considered to be the best loosehead prop New Zealand has
produced since Craig Dowd, Woodcock is an expert scrummager and a
tireless worker at the ruck and maul coal face.
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Sam Whitelock
From the fast becoming famous Whitelock family, Sam is
one of four brothers who has represented New Zealand at under-19 or
under-20 level.
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